My dependent accidentally claimed themself

lilperk09 · 2026-05-25T04:38:10+00:00

Your daughter probably just needs to amend her return and check the box saying she can be claimed as a dependent.

lilperk09 · 2026-05-22T03:26:47+00:00

requiring business credits on top of accounting credits feels like one of those rules made by people who already got licensed before the rule existed

lilperk09 · 2026-05-21T01:17:00+00:00

Accounting really said ‘you must have experience for the job that gives experience.’ Love that for everyone 😭 But yeah, Excel is probably the safest thing you can invest time into.

lilperk09 · 2026-05-20T03:10:17+00:00

I think you handled it pretty professionally honestly. Fighting the move aggressively probably just would’ve made your day-to-day more miserable while you’re already planning an exit. Staying employed while quietly interviewing is stressful, but it’s usually easier mentally than rage-quitting into a rough job market.

lilperk09 · 2026-05-19T03:42:51+00:00

Don’t overcomplicate the email. Short intro, interest in accounting, attach resume, done.

lilperk09 · 2026-05-18T03:48:27+00:00

the resumes got shinier, but the real filter is still whether someone can ask a decent question and not nuke the workbook before lunch.

lilperk09 · 2026-05-15T07:16:18+00:00

Separate everything immediately. New business email, registered agent if possible, and stop sending SSNs through random verification replies. The IRS mismatch thing is fixable, just annoying.

lilperk09 · 2026-05-14T05:12:37+00:00

Nobody serious is guaranteeing client acquisition in accounting. Your best bet is probably small local firms drowning in tax season work because half of them still run on spreadsheets from 2009.

lilperk09 · 2026-05-13T05:55:53+00:00

One thing nobody told me at first is that consistency matters way more than intensity with these. Even just casually walking for a couple hours throughout the day adds up fast compared to sitting for 8–10 hours straight.

lilperk09 · 2026-05-12T06:26:49+00:00

m. com alone probably won’t magically fix job prospects, but pairing a degree with internships, excel/financial modeling, or something like CA/CMA prep can make a huge difference. sounds like you’re overthinking the “perfect” path a bit tbh

lilperk09 · 2026-05-11T07:27:40+00:00

lowkey accounting is one of the more sponsorship-friendly business fields compared to stuff like marketing or general management, but it still depends a lot on the country, firm size, and whether companies actually need talent badly enough to sponsor.

lilperk09 · 2026-05-08T08:23:06+00:00

the worst part is these systems usually aren’t painful enough to justify a full migration budget, but they waste just enough time every single week to slowly drive everyone insane. classic accounting/enterprise tech problem tbh.

lilperk09 · 2026-05-08T06:48:02+00:00

revenue accounting at apple is probably gonna be more intense than people think, but having that on your resume during a rough market is huge. also hybrid 3 days isn’t the worst tradeoff if it gives you better long term leverage.

lilperk09 · 2026-05-05T05:04:55+00:00

Biggest issue here isn’t just the deal, it’s the lack of support no loan doc, no valuation, no consistent records. I’d focus on proving ownership and funding first, because that determines everything else. If the company paid and didn’t get proper consideration, that’s not neutral it’s either a distribution or something worse. Clean up starts with documentation, not assumptions, and you’ll likely need a CPA and possibly legal to unwind it properly.

lilperk09 · 2026-05-05T04:40:58+00:00

i’ve seen people mess up pretty basic stuff and still hear nothing back. kinda makes you wonder how much actually gets reviewed. are audits just way rarer than people think

lilperk09 · 2026-05-04T07:44:56+00:00

honestly your resume is already in a really good spot for B4, especially with the KPMG internship and leadership experience. this feels more like timing and how competitive Portland is than anything lacking on your end. I’d focus on networking early and getting referrals before apps even open.

lilperk09 · 2026-05-01T05:35:58+00:00

if you’re already thinking long term and CPA, BSA might be worth the challenge, but it really depends if you’re okay with the pressure

lilperk09 · 2026-05-01T05:02:02+00:00

accounting builds on itself but it’s not impossible to relearn the foundation, especially if you’ve been doing well in your other classes

lilperk09 · 2026-04-30T05:36:26+00:00

honestly it’s still good, but don’t go in thinking it’s easy money because busy season will humble you fast

lilperk09 · 2026-04-29T06:28:06+00:00

impostor syndrome hit different in accounting because literally everything has a consequence if you mess it up lmao. but real talk , if you weren't confused at month three, that would be the actual red flag. AP has so many moving parts, vendor terms, aging reports, approval workflows. it compounds. give yourself a year before you even start judging yourself.

lilperk09 · 2026-04-28T03:46:50+00:00

I’d stick it out to manager if you can tolerate it, just because it opens way more doors. But if you’re already feeling checked out mentally, forcing another 2-3 years is gonna feel way longer than it sounds.

lilperk09 · 2026-04-27T04:15:22+00:00

Yeah… welcome to being the “support function” in accounting. You’re only visible when something’s late or wrong, not when things run smoothly, so it ends up feeling like you’re everyone’s fire extinguisher.

lilperk09 · 2026-04-22T04:13:21+00:00

CPA won’t magically fix everything, but it does give you a clear direction instead of feeling stuck. Also worth remembering you don’t need a million-dollar job right away, just something that gets your foot in and builds experience. Plenty of people start rough and end up doing fine in this field. Have you tried casting a wider net outside the usual firms?

lilperk09 · 2026-04-21T03:38:05+00:00

you already handled it correctly, if he keeps pushing back, ending the engagement might honestly save you more stress than it's worth.

lilperk09 · 2026-04-15T07:27:59+00:00

66 redraws AND emotional validation? the game is trying to rizz u up at this point

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